Military Muslim Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 63,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and support to Airmen. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising on ethical and moral issues. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's and Master's degree in relevant fields and prior ministry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and liturgies.
• Advise leadership on spiritual and ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Advising

Religious guidance

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the various situations our Airmen face throughout their service. Providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to those of faith and those of no faith, Air Force chaplains are religious ministry professionals supporting the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance, and they also serve as advocates for Airmen, consulting with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations globally.
2. Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
3. Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues.
4. Supervise and manage chapel personnel, operations, and religious programs.

Qualifications, Education, and Training

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 semester hours. A Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution.
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, or other faith groups.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• Meet medical and physical fitness standards.
• No convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (excluding minor traffic violations).
• No disciplinary action for unprofessional or inappropriate relationships or financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Additional Details

• Personnel Status: Officer (commissioned as an officer upon joining).
• Seniority Level: Entry level.
• Employment Type: Full-time.
• Job Function: Other.
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration.

This job is active and accepting applications. Location: Cleveland, OH. Salary range: $63,810.00 - $100,361.00.